Steps

Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Using thumb or handle of wooden spoon, make indentation in center of each cookie.

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Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Remove from oven.

4

Unwrap caramels and place on center of each cookie. Bake an additional 1 to 2 minutes, or until candy is melted slightly. Cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely; store in airtight container.

Expert Tips

Thumbprint cookies are often called "thimble cookies" in older cookbooks because a thimble was used to make the indentation.